126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1586 LR 2583(01)
An Act To Strengthen Enforcement Standards for Potatoes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Saucier of Presque Isle
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry access to planted fields for auditing purposes and raising minimum fines from $20 to $1,000, as well as raising the maximum fine on planted acres from $100 to $400 per acre for planting potatoes using uncertified seeds, will increase revenue to the department beginning in fiscal year 2014-15.